Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation or example. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged - okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
1.Why did Delta give the author’s family credits?
A.They had early bookings. B.They took a later flight.
C.Their flight had been delayed. D.Their flight had been cancelled.
2.What can we learn about the author?
A.She rarely misses a good deal. B.She seldom makes a compromise.
C.She is very strict with her children. D.She is interested in cheap products.
3.What does the author do?
A.She’s a housewife. B.She’s a writer.
C.She’s a media person. D.She’s a business woman.
4.What does the author want to tell us?
A.How to expose bad tricks. B.How to reserve airline seats.
C.How to make a business deal. D.How to spend money wisely.
Jane Austen's final novel, Persuasion, is the story of Anne Elliot and her love for Frederick Wentworth. Persuaded to refuse his suggestion of marriage, Anne spends eight years unhappy until he re-enters her life.
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Publisher Pan Macmillan
Publishing House Macmillan Collector' s Library
Library of Congress England- Social life and customs novel
Description
What happens when we listen to others instead of our heart? That is the theme of Jane Austen's final novel, Persuasion. After Anne Elliot follows the advice of her dearest friend and breaks off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome man with neither good luck nor rank, happiness escapes from her. Eight years later, Anne remains unmarried, and her father spends money carelessly, which has brought her family poverty. When a newly wealthy Frederick returns from the Napoleonic Wars, Anne realizes her feelings remains unchanged. But will Frederick forgive her and offer Anne a second chance at love?
The novels of Jane Austen will transport readers imaginary worlds and provide excitement, inspiration and entertainment for years to come. All of these novels have attractive pictures and will brighten our life.
Author' s Introduction
Born in 1775, Jane Austen published four of her six novels anonymously ( 匿名地), and she passed away in 1817. Her work was not widely read until the late nineteenth century, and her fame grew from then on. Known for her amusing, clever and sharp insight into social traditions, her novels about love, relationships, and society are popular. In novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma, she developed her careful analysis of life back that time through descriptions of the middle class in small towns. Her sharp descriptions of ordinary people have given her novels timeless popularity. She has earned a place in history as one of the most loved writers of English literature.
1.The novel Persuasion is________.
A.a love story
B.no longer published
C.mainly about advice on speaking skills
D.based on Jane Austen’s real experience
2.Why does Anne Elliot choose not to marry Frederick Wentworth?
A.Because she doesn't like him anymore.
B.Because she is convinced to do so by her friend.
C.Because she is afraid that he will die in the Napoleonic Wars.
D.Because she doesn't think he is rich enough to support her family.
3.We know from the passage Jane Austen's works_________.
A.have disappeared from the market
B.are about the life of the middle class in big cities in England
C.focus on the life of the middle class in small places in her days
D.have brought her great popularity she always wanted to have
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is more common in the West than in China according to the speaker?
A.Using credit cards.
B.Using mobile payments.
C.Using cash.
2.What does the speaker say about Alipay and WeChat Pay in China?
A.All people are using them.
B.Nearly everyone who has a smart phone is using them.
C.They will never equal PayPal.
3.How are mobile payments described in the talk?
A.Simple and free of charge.
B.Popular but awkward to use.
C.Easy and convenient.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers talking about?
A.Travel plans.
B.Famous adventurers.
C.Extreme climates.
2.What does the man say about mountain-climbing?
A.It’s quite exciting.
B.It’s quite boring.
C.It’s quite dangerous.
3.What has the woman paid close attention to?
A.Weather reports.
B.Historical events.
C.Mountain-climbing tips.
4.What can we learn from the conversation?
A.The man once was a professional trainer.
B.The man liked taking photos.
C.The man visited Pakistan.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long will it take to get to the Eagle Lake?
A.Two hours. B.Three hours. C.Four hours.
2.Which route is the shortest?
A.The northwest route.
B.The north route.
C.The northeast route.
3.What will the man do after the trip?
A.Meet a friend in the parking lot.
B.Have a meal with his friend.
C.Drive to town with the woman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man want to do with the vacuum?
A.Return it. B.Have it repaired. C.Get a new one.
2.What’s the man’s phone number?
A.731-786-0234. B.713-768-0234. C.713-786-0234.
3.What does the woman advise the man to do first?
A.Give the office a call first.
B.Drive to 878 Fennel South.
C.Write down her phone number.
